AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCoal Auction Watch (Philippines): The DOE says the Semirara Island coal auction is “most likely” to resume before end-July after a pause to rewrite rules for brownfield assets, with Semirara Mining & Power pushing back on data-sharing while the contract expires in July 2027. Illegal Coal Crackdown (India): CISF stepped up “zero coal leakage” enforcement, seizing about 1,800 tonnes of illegally mined/stored coal worth ~₹1.08 crore and 84 vehicles, filing 21 cases. Mining Governance (Nigeria): Nigeria’s solid minerals ministry is partnering with NIMC to use digital identity to track operators and tighten regulation. Copper & Tech Demand: A copper deficit outlook for 2026 is tied to AI data centers and sulphuric acid bottlenecks, while Nvidia’s silicon photonics push highlights how AI infrastructure is reshaping mining-adjacent supply chains. Project Updates (Australia): Caravel Minerals’ DFS mining study backs an updated 597Mt ore reserve at 0.24% copper and a staged open-pit plan for Bindi and Dasher. Regulatory/Permits (Ghana): A committee reviewing Adamus Resources’ licence revocation petition has submitted its report to Ghana’s lands minister. Geopolitics & Markets: US-Iran Strait of Hormuz enforcement resumed, rattling oil and crypto sentiment; Chile’s copper supply faces disruption from extreme rains.
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